Back to School Updates

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 08/26/2020 04:00 PM EDT

From the Principal's Desk:

Earlier this week, you should have received a welcome email from your child’s classroom teacher. I know this is an exciting time for the students to start to learn who will be in their class this year. Our teachers are looking forward to connecting with you via the Meet and Greets and Virtual Orientations during the next week.

Please read below for additional information regarding the start of school.

Announcements

Virtual Student Toolkits

Our staff has been working hard to prepare virtual toolkits for students to begin the school year. These toolkits will include additional grade level supplies you will need to support distance learning at home. Distribution will take place on Wednesday, September 2nd, and the schedule for distribution is below.

This will be a drive-by event, meaning that everyone will stay in their car. In order to help the process go smoothly, we ask that you put your child’s last name and first initial along with their grade level on a piece of paper and place it in the front windshield.

Schedule for 9/2 - Please pick up the toolkit at the following time based on your child's last name:

  • 12:00-12:30: A-C
  • 12:30-1:00: D-G
  • 1:00-1:30: H-K
  • 1:30-2:00: L-N
  • 2:00-2:30: O-S
  • 2:30-3:00: T-Z
  • 3:00-4:00: Open Pickup

BTSN

Mark your calendar for our virtual Back to School Night on Thursday, September 24th from 5:30-7pm.

Each grade level will present a slideshow and record the presentation so that families who are unable to attend the live session can watch it at their convenience. More information will be available as we get closer to the date.

Back to School Family Information Survey

Our goal is to support your child and your family as we begin the new year and start virtually. In order to help us, we are requesting that you complete the following form for each child in your family. This information will be shared with the classroom teacher and counselors. You may access the survey here.

Reminders

Laptop Distribution

We successfully completed our laptop distribution this past week. If your plans have changed and you now have a need for a laptop to support your child during virtual learning, please contact us this week. Email Jane Ann Satterfield, jasatterfiel@fcps.edu, for information or to request a laptop.

School Supplies

Please go to our Louise Archer website  to find the updated supply list for your child’s grade level.